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Garden Vegetable Spread Recipe

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This Garden Vegetable Spread is a fresh and flavorful blend of cream cheese, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), and finely chopped vegetables like carrots, red bell pepper, celery, and green onion. Enhanced with garlic powder, parsley, and optional lemon juice or dill, this versatile spread is perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a vegetable dip. It’s a quick and easy recipe that brings garden-fresh taste to your table in just 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup spread

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

Vegetables

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped carrots
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped green onion
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, minced

Seasonings

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Optional Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or dill for extra brightness

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: Finely chop carrots, red bell pepper, celery, green onion, and mince fresh parsley. The fine chopping ensures even distribution and easier spreading.
  2. Mix Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add Vegetables and Seasonings: Stir in the chopped vegetables, minced parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. Incorporate Optional Flavors: If desired, add lemon juice or fresh dill to brighten the spread’s flavor. Mix thoroughly.
  5. Chill the Spread: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the spread for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before serving.
  6. Serve: Use the spread on sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip for fresh vegetables.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
  • You can adjust the seasoning to taste, especially salt and garlic powder.
  • Keep the spread refrigerated and consume within 3-4 days for freshness.
  • Chopping the vegetables finely improves texture and spreadability.
  • Optional lemon juice or dill adds a fresh, zesty note; use according to preference.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Spread
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/garden-vegetable-spread-recipe/